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Australian born and bred, Intrepid started as a small Melbourne company in 1988 and now offers a massive roster of tours in just about every corner of the planet, from the bluest seas to the highest mountains, and the driest deserts to the most lush rainforests.
The company works with local communities, tour operators, hotels and restaurants to bring you the most authentic travel experiences possible, with a range of tour styles to fit every budget and need.
Intrepid tours are designed for small groups looking for big adventures. With a maximum group size of 16 on most trips, the tours will often use local transport rather than tourist coaches, and bring travellers to smaller, locally owned accommodation and restaurants. There's a strong focus on local culture on tour and a small chance you'll find yourself at a familiar fast food chain.
| Feature | Intrepid Travel | Intrepid Original | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| What tours are available? |
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| Both travel styles are available worldwide but they have different itineraries. |
| Do tours include flights? | Internal flights only. | Internal flights only. | Both exclude flights, unless specified. |
| Are meals included? | Usually not included | Some meals are included. | Some meals are included with Intrepid Original but not with Intrepid Basix. |
| What are the transport options? | Mostly local transport. | A mix of private and local transport. | Intrepid Original offers more private transfers. |
| What accommodations would I get? | Simple, budget hotels, homestays and guesthouses. | Tourist-class hotels, homestays and guesthouses. | Intrepid Original offers better accommodation. |
| What is the target age group? | 15+ Minors need to be accompanied by adults. | 15+ Minors need to be accompanied by adults. | Travellers need to be over 15 years old for either of the travel styles. |
| Is there a single supplement? | Yes, at an additional cost. | Yes, at an additional cost. | Both offer an optional single supplement. |
| What are my payment options? |
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| Same payment options for both. |
Intrepid tours do not include airfare from your home country. Some trips do include domestic flights or flights taken during the tour. This will be displayed by a small plane symbol on the trip's map.
The minimum age to travel with Intrepid is 15 years old, but you must be travelling with an adult if you're younger than 18.
Intrepid doesn't have an upper age limit on its tours. Each tour does have a physical rating out of five, which is important to note for those who are less mobile. It's also important to keep in mind that Intrepid's tours are not highly catered coach tours, and transport is often on local busses, planes and boats.
Intrepid Travel has been operating tours since 1989, and has been profitable since 1991. When you book a tour, funds are deposited into a secure account so that in the event anything happens to the company before your tour you will be able to get your money back.
Intrepid pays close attention to any advisory levels noted by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT). If there's an advisory Level 4 ("Do Not Travel"), then Intrepid will either cancel the trip entirely or will change the itinerary to avoid any potential danger. Travel insurance, a lockable bag and a money belt is recommended for all trips.
Intrepid takes bookings with:
It is possible to cancel a trip, but certain conditions have to be met for a refund:
It’s worth noting that this may change depending on your trip and destination, Polar bookings particularly incur different fare rules, check the T&Cs before you book.
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